Pro-Jamaat pages far ahead in count, engagement; BNP, AL trail

Political parties yesterday outlined their visions for governance, reform, and citizen welfare, among other issues, in addresses to the nation on state television, a day before the polls.

Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) Ameer Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim has said his party has never engaged in power-centric politics, stressing that it remains committed to ideology and Islam.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman alleged that a certain group, fearing defeat, has become desperate and is now plotting to hijack the election “through the back door”.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman said that winning applause with pleasing words is easy, but running a country is not.

As a single constituency, Brahmanbaria-3 (Sadar) has the highest number of vulnerable polling centres in the 13th parliamentary election, with 121 centres classified as “highly risky”, according to police assessments.

The Election Commission (EC) yesterday walked back from its directive banning mobile phones within 400 yards of polling centres during the 13th national election and referendum scheduled for February 12 after a barrage of criticisms.

Acknowledging shortcomings while in power earlier, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, in an address to the nation yesterday, apologised to the people, saying his party has learned from past mistakes and is committed to building a safer Bangladesh for all.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday pledged to build a “Bangladesh 2.0” by placing the young generation at the forefront of state leadership and carrying out reforms in the judiciary, education, and the economy.

The curtain has fallen on 20 days of intense electioneering as Bangladesh heads into its 13th national parliamentary polls on Thursday, a pivotal moment of democratic transition marked by cautious optimism among voters.

Claims he did it as an act of charity

Alleges 'neo-authoritarian' practices surfacing in Panchagarh

BNP popular among female voters, says EASD survey

Ahead of the 13th national election scheduled for February 12, voters in the Chattogram-6 (Raozan) constituency say they are gripped by a deep sense of unease over security concerns.

Justice Naima Haider, a senior High Court judge who was under investigation by the Supreme Judicial Council, has resigned from office, citing “personal difficulties”.

As the election date draws closer, a festive political mood has taken hold of the Dhaka-6 constituency.

Calls for protecting regained voting rights

CPB, Khelafat Majlis, AB Party, Labour Party, Socialist Party, Muslim League present agendas on BTV

Festive scenes in Bogura, Bagerhat, Barishal, Gopalganj contrast with fear in Noakhali

Ibrahim Khokan, coordinator of Chattogram Bandar Rokkha Sangram Parishad, handed over to police